Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00714 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New Brunswick, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 July 1778 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 32.1 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy
Relates that the British are moving toward Sandy Hook, New Jersey. Reports the details of the Battle of Monmouth, mentioning Generals Charles Lee and George Washington. Writes, "The Corps of Artillery have their full proportion of the Glory of the day. His Excellency the General has done them & me the honor to notice us in General orders in very pointed & flattering terms.- Indeed I was highly delighted with their coolness, bravery, and good Conduct." Estimates the British have lost a thousand men between the Battle of Monmouth and other skirmishes.
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